Billarp's Letter on Names and Antebellum Pensions
An exploratory letter discusses antebellum Georgia, pensions for widows of Union or Confederate veterans, and the complexity of genealogical inquiries. It ranges across name origins from Anglo-Saxon to Welsh and Irish prefixes, cites families like Harrie, Bledsoe, Redwine, and Reynolds, and muses on how surnames formed from trades, places, and nicknames. The piece blends pension pleas with a lesson in etymology and regional family histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Joe Lane
George W. Reynolds
Thay Batvide
Mara Hill
North
Osrolina
Bureau of Information
Tecan
Old Georgia
Georgia
Plongo
Horaian
John A. Harrie
Pasa Christian
Miss
Harrie
Appling
Macon
Bledseds
Athens
Augusta
Mr. Redwine
Redwine
Judge Clark
Harris
Legion
Bledsoes
Radwines
Bledson
Cornelius Scipio Publius
Cornelius
Scipio
Horace
Horatius Fiacous
England
Nosy
Soaker
Sucker
Snaggletooth
Cockeyé
Jumper
Bowlegs
Redtop
Son
John
Johnson
Will
Wilson
Tom
Tomson
Pitz
Fils
Vitoh
Yon Yan
Mac
MacDonald
Donald
Ois
O'Connor
O'Barr
O'Hallaran
Duois
Ap Mes
Welch
Jonson, Johnson
Johnaton
Johnatone
Smith
Jack
John the Smiter
Jack the Smiter
Will the Smiter
John Smiter
John Smither
John Smith
Smitha
Jones
Jane
Chase
California
Tig Syrup Co
Governor Oates Denounces Alabama Debt Report
Governor Oates accuses a legislative committee report of misrepresenting Alabama finances claiming a January deficit is overstated by excluding January revenues and misdating liabilities. He argues the deficiency is based on faulty assumptions and ignores incoming revenue, urging a correct year end review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Canesd
Oates
First National Bank of Mobile
Selma Bank
Treasury
Hamburg Strike Expands As 11000 Sailors Walk Out
Tremendous labor action grows as Hamburg shipowners and port labor contractors join the employers' federation to oppose strikers. Hamburg-American lighter crews and ship cleaners join the strike, swelling the number of workers out to eleven thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Employers’ Federation
Ha Tella Visit Exposes Spanish Premier Cuba Policy
The New York Sun reports on a Madrid interview during August with Spanish Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo. Armas Cardenas quotes Canovas urging Cuba independence and US guarantees, then denounces the United States as a “nation of shopkeepers” and warns Spain would fight to keep Cuba, even contemplating Trafalgar if US meddling continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Senor Armas
Cuba
Prime Ministry
Arma
Senor Aroina
Spain
Coby
Senor Arman
Madrid
United States
Aaid
Europe
Industrial gains prompt steady southern production outlook
Southern Progress reports a rising volume in business and active trade across iron and steel, lumber, and merchandise with firm prices. Major moves include a 400000 ton pig iron sale by Sheffield Amn. Coil, new furnace capacity by Sloss in Birmingham, and orders for 2000 tons from Liverpool. Key mill and lumber investments emerge in Oak Grove Virginia Harmony Grove Georgia Crowley Louisiana Wilmington North Carolina Charleston Allene and Taylor Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Amn
Tron and
Memphis
Amog
Oak Grove
Harmony Grove
Crowley
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston Basket and Veneering Co
Charleston
8. C
Little River Lumber Co
Allene
Ark
Evene-Burke Lumber Co
Taylor
Texas
Roanoke and Chowan Lumber Co
Norfolk
Tradesmano
Chattanooga, Tenn
McKinley Receives Broad Stream of Visitors at Home
A steady flow of callers reached the McKinley residence last Wednesday with many prominent men among the guests. Others in the city came to pay respects to the president elect and to shake his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ec Reache
McKinley
Will Stop the Fight Session Sets Brooklyn Plan
A conference Saturday morning in Brooklyn led by Porter L. Backus, district attorney, concluded the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight cannot be held in Brooklyn. The meeting settled the matter with authorities and the applicable law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N.Y
Porter’ L. Backur
Sgaip
Appeal for Armenian refugees by World WCTU leaders
General officers of the World Women's Christian Temperance Union issue an appeal for help to sustain Armenian refugees. They consider establishing a home at a strategic point, possibly in Bulgaria, to testify to the world’s care. Funds would be raised at conventions and through newspapers, editors urged to publish subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omoers
Wes
T. U
Women's Christian Teempéranos Union
Ohis Bago
Saya
Christian Brothers
Hitle
Ebleak
Bulgaria
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Officara
Women's Fobinatian Temperance Union
Lhe
Jocalausond
Helen M. Baker
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
the Temple
Chicago
Ill
Ods
Georgia Defeats Alabama On Thanksgiving Day Contests
Georgia edged Alabama 12 to 6 in Atlanta, the famed national Thanksgiving game. Between 8 000 and 10 000 spectators witnessed the southern showcase of scientific football, with few injuries and sportsmanlike play. The result evened the long series between the two rivals, marking the fourth national Thanksgiving meeting in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Auburn
South
Mason and Dixon
Atyly
Victora
Lokersoama
Georgia
Alabama
Georgia University
Governor Taylor’s new appointees announced in Tennessee
Early policy of Governor elect Vaylor leads to rapid posting of officials. Julio T. Esary of Morristown to be next commissioner of agriculture with a 2600 salary. Esary also serves as collector of internal revenue. Charles Sykes to be reappointed adjutant general with 1800 salary. Dr. E. G. Salmon named prison physician at 1000 salary. W. B. Bringhurst named coal oil inspector at Clarksville and A. W. Glass named coal oil inspector at Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessen
Vaylor
Tunner Fee
Julio T. Eseary
Morristown
E. G., Salmon
Lynchburg
W. B. Bringhurst
Clarksville
W. Giass
Newern
Carpet Mills Close Down in New Dogland
The Roxbury Mass Carpet Company shut its works for an indefinite period. Its plant is the largest carpet factory in New Dogland and, when running at full time, employs about 1,000 to 1,200 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpet Mills
Roxbury Mass
Fisherman’s Cure Promises In Curious Patent Remedy Tale
A Brooklyn Brookfield area fisherman Mr William Dale recounts rheumatic collapse and dramatic recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. The testimonial hails the pills as a universal remedy for locomotor ataxia partial paralysis neuralgia and other ailments, claiming cure and reduced medical bills. The piece cites Amos Jiquitys Columbus Centre and Dr Silas York in supporting the treatment plus a United States distributor touting 60 cent pills or two 2.50 dollar boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frometha Press
Utica
William Dale
Brookfield
Mr. Dald
New York
Wim Littys
Darona
Sanada
Amos Jiquitys
Columbus Centre
Dr. Williams
William Woodman
Silas York
Udeouhiry
Williama
Pddeeeatne Dre Williams’ Modelug Company
Bohenectudy
His Weak Point Pugilist Critique Sparks Wit
A passerby questions Wilm Corbing as a great boxer, while a critic weighs in on his skill and punctuation. The exchange reveals local interest in boxing and the tone hints at newspaper gossip and irony about a rising pugilist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilm Corbing
Washington Tar
Hats Are Taller Bir Toby at the Door Millers Visit
A fragmentary exchange recalls a bell ringing and a miller arriving to take away two of her ladyship's data for alteration, amid a tense, ornate dialogue characteristic of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
John
Yan
Too Much of a Good Thing Charley Barfield Story
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recalls Charley Barfield as a wide awake young man. Edith notes his late nights at their house, even playing until 1. Their father then activated the burglar alarm, underscoring his energetic, perhaps mischievous, character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Barfield
Ased
Edith
Detroit
Free Preas
Stop Smoking and Quit Tobacco Now
Questionable health claims flood the page with patent cures and nostrums. The ad pitches a “To-To-Bas” remedy and a “Pino’n Cure” for coughs, promising absolute guarantees. It blasts prices and urges readers to write Sterling Remedy Co. for dubious samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gbrolute Suimantee
Sterling Tamedy Co
Chicago
New York
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Carpenter
Mazon
Baker
Gardner
Tanner
Weaver
Draper
Cooper
Millar
Porter
Joiner
Sadler
Brower
Barber
Turner
Plumber
Thrasher
Garter
Carrier
Grouger
Cook
Bridgman
Bowman
Morest
Turnipseed
Stewart
Pope
Charles Ambenye
Bacon
Hogflesh
Moor
Atmore
Atwood
Peter
Oska
Will Peacock
Rothschild
Rothschilds
I, Kateham
U. Cheatham
Rome
Wise & Goodman
Carteraville
Brinne
Atlanta Constitution
Elevan
America
WrouAnp
Taipen Somtenser
Aguas Slaok
Auxa Gonpon
Mang Sanpunson
Offloara World’s Women's Christian Temperance Union
Goy
Lege Bros
Kansas City
Meg
Mia
W. Pickrht
van Fielen
Blake Avon
Webster's International Dictionar
Chien
B.M. Woolley
Tixastown
Pla
Sitvation Bloop Pusterkn Co
Atlin tGiae
Anid
Goa
Gallege
Scohocol
Shorthaxeck Gunta
Lombard Iron Works and Supply Co
W. D. Beatie
Epia
Ad. Starling
Montreal
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